• EPA, NM government offering debris removal for Ruidoso residents

    EPA, NM government offering debris removal for Ruidoso residents
    RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – State and national government agencies will be helping property owners who were affected by the fires and the flooding around Ruidoso. The Environmental Protection Agency will be facilitating a clean-up process, and professionally removing debris from residents' property, all for free. ‘We are ready’: Ruidoso Municipal Schools prepares for school year amid flash floodingThe clean-up process will include two phases. The first involves bringing the EPA
  • Verizon offering $3 million in free backpacks

    Verizon offering $3 million in free backpacks
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In honor of the school's return to session, Verizon stores across the country are offering free backpacks to students, including here in New Mexico. Round Room LLC, a Verizon-authorized retailer, is giving away $3 million worth of backpacks at the 12th Annual "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" this Sunday. Albuquerque Public Schools’ graduation rate increases slightlyThe company says they hope to alleviate some of the costs of going back to school, noting that
  • BernCo, City of Albuquerque asking for input on how to spend opioid settlement funding

    BernCo, City of Albuquerque asking for input on how to spend opioid settlement funding
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents living in Bernalillo County can give their input on what to do with $27.5 million. Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque received millions of dollars from an opioid settlement. The city and county must spend the funds on programming and policies to address the harms caused by the opioid overdose crisis. Ice arena in Santa Fe closes due to mechanical issuesThey are hosting a series of town hall meetings for public input on developing a strat
  • NMSU debuts new tequila to line of Aggie-related products

    NMSU debuts new tequila to line of Aggie-related products
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Aggie fans can soon get their salt and limes ready to enjoy the university's new licensed tequila. In a collaboration between New Mexico State Athletics and the owners of Tepozan Tequila, they created Tepozan Tequila: The Crimson Edition. Head Coach Tony Sanchez ready to meet expectations for NMSU footballFans can get their first taste of the tequila during a launch event on August 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Elephant Ranch in Las Cruces. After that, you c
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  • Ice arena in Santa Fe closes due to mechanical issues

    Ice arena in Santa Fe closes due to mechanical issues
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ice arena at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center in Santa Fe closed due to "mechanical issues," the city announced Wednesday afternoon. New Mexico Film Office to host Film and Television SummitA contractor is working on repairs. Repairs may continue to be delayed due to sourced parts with an unknown lead time, the city added.An anticipated re-opening date is unknown at this time, the city said.
  • New Mexico Film Office to host Film and Television Summit

    New Mexico Film Office to host Film and Television Summit
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Film Office announced information about its upcoming Film and Television Summit. The day-long event will include panels, networking opportunities, and career resources. ‘Oppenheimer’ film locations to visit in New MexicoThe panel discussions will be led by industry experts and will cover topics like:
    Navigating Film Incentives: Learn about the ins and outs of the Film and Television tax rebates and how New Mexico ranks globall
  • Haze persists as storm chances decrease

    Haze persists as storm chances decrease
    Monsoon storms continue to decrease through Thursday. In the meantime, the best chances for rain are along the mountains.
    Smoke from the Canadian Wildfires will persist for the next few days. Air Quality is Moderate in the Metro on July 24th. We could see a reprieve from the Haze on Friday as the upper level pattern moves to the East.
    We had another dry morning and early afternoon across most of New Mexico today. However, rain is expected in the mountains this afternoon and evening. Thursday wil
  • All five New Mexico congressional delegates not attending Netanyahu address

    All five New Mexico congressional delegates not attending Netanyahu address
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is addressing a joint session of congress for the first time since October 7th attacks. All five of New Mexico's delegates will not be attending.Federal judge upholds New Mexico’s gun waiting period lawSenators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan, along with representatives Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vasquez and Teresa Leger Fernandez have all confirmed they will not be attending the Prime Minister's address.
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  • FEMA works to bring temporary housing units to Ruidoso

    FEMA works to bring temporary housing units to Ruidoso
    RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – As flooding continues to damage homes in Ruidoso following the already destructive South Fork Fire, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it is working to bring in temporary housing units for those impacted by the disasters.As of Monday, FEMA said that 113 homes were destroyed by the South Fork Fire in Ruidoso and Alto, and five homes were destroyed by subsequent flooding in Ruidoso. Those numbers may increase as stated in a July 4 letter from New
  • Enrollment open for Native Health Initiative Healers of Tomorrow program

    Enrollment open for Native Health Initiative Healers of Tomorrow program
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Native Health Initiative is a nonprofit based in Albuquerque with the mission of addressing health inequities within indigenous communities. Their program, Healers of Tomorrow is currently enrolling.
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  • WATCH: Netanyahu seeks support for war in Gaza with speech to Congress

    WATCH: Netanyahu seeks support for war in Gaza with speech to Congress
    Netanyahu's address is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET and will be livestreamed in the video player above.WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will try to bolster U.S. support for his country's fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed militants in a speech before Congress on Wednesday even as many Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott his appearance and protesters amass around the Capitol to condemn the brutal war in Gaza and the humanitarian cris
  • WATCH LIVE: Netanyahu seeks support for war in Gaza with speech to Congress

    WATCH LIVE: Netanyahu seeks support for war in Gaza with speech to Congress
    Netanyahu's address is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET and will be livestreamed in the video player above.WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will try to bolster U.S. support for his country's fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed militants in a speech before Congress on Wednesday even as many Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott his appearance and protesters amass around the Capitol to condemn the brutal war in Gaza and the humanitarian cris
  • In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu seeks support for war in Gaza, sparking large protests

    In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu seeks support for war in Gaza, sparking large protests
    Watch a small portion of his speech in the video above.WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to Congress Wednesday that triggered boycotts by many top Democratic lawmakers and drew thousands of protesters to the Capitol to condemn the war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis it has created.Nine months into the war in Gaza, Netanyahu vowed to press on with the war unti
  • WATCH LIVE: Biden will make a case for his legacy in Oval Office address

    WATCH LIVE: Biden will make a case for his legacy in Oval Office address
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Even though President Joe Biden won't be on the ballot this November, voters still will be weighing his legacy.As Vice President Kamala Harris moves to take his place as the Democratic standard-bearer, Biden’s accomplishments remain very much at risk should Republican Donald Trump prevail.How Biden’s single term and his decision to step aside are remembered will be intertwined with Harris’ electoral success in
  • Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Social Justice Town Hall in Indianapolis

    Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Social Justice Town Hall in Indianapolis
    INDIANAPOLIS — The Vice President, and presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris will speak in Indianapolis on Wednesday as part of the Social Justice Town Hall hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at the Indiana Convention Center. Indianapolis road closures expected for Vice President Kamala Harris visit
    Harris' remarks are expected to begin at 12:45 p.m. EST and will be live streamed in this story.
    "As the President and CEO of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., I am honored and gra
  • Biden will make a case for his legacy in Oval Office address

    Biden will make a case for his legacy in Oval Office address
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Even though President Joe Biden won't be on the ballot this November, voters still will be weighing his legacy.As Vice President Kamala Harris moves to take his place as the Democratic standard-bearer, Biden’s accomplishments remain very much at risk should Republican Donald Trump prevail.How Biden’s single term and his decision to step aside are remembered will be intertwined with Harris’ electoral success in
  • Biden makes a case for his legacy — and for Harris to continue it — in his Oval Office address

    Biden makes a case for his legacy — and for Harris to continue it — in his Oval Office address
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Even though President Joe Biden won't be on the ballot in November, voters still will be weighing his legacy.As Vice President Kamala Harris moves to take his place as the Democratic standard-bearer, Biden’s accomplishments remain very much at risk should Republican Donald Trump prevail.How Biden’s single term and his decision to step aside are remembered will be intertwined with Harris’ electoral result in Novembe
  • Local organization works to support people transitioning out of incarceration

    Local organization works to support people transitioning out of incarceration
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –InspirEmpower New Mexico is a nonprofit that works to empower, educate and employ people who are coming out of incarcerations with entrepreneurial focused programs.ABQ BioPark Family Picnic Night set for August 9The organization is hosting its Black and White Sneaker Ball. The event raises funds for InspirEmpower New Mexico which will go towards helping people as they are released from incarceration. The fundraising event will be July 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the S
  • KRQE Newsfeed: New report, Lego theft, Drier and hotter, Psychedelics research, Health alerts

    KRQE Newsfeed: New report, Lego theft, Drier and hotter, Psychedelics research, Health alerts
    Wednesday's Top Stories
    Vote shows neighborhood support for Netherwood Park playgroundFederal judge upholds New Mexico’s gun waiting period law‘We are ready’: Ruidoso Municipal Schools prepares for school year amid flash floodingBurglary suspect arrested by Albuquerque policeBicyclist critically injured in apparent hit-and-run crash in Las CrucesJuvenile facing charges for double murder in Otero CountySalt Lake City expected to be named host of 2034 Winter Olympic GamesClimate
  • Storms later & haze with the 90s across New Mexico

    Storms later & haze with the 90s across New Mexico
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hazy conditions with rain-free conditions are present across most of the region this morning, except for a few southward-moving showers that are dissipating with less numerous rumbles of thunder just to the west of Highway 84 in-between near Dulce and Chama on the northern side to the northwest of Los Alamos on the southern edge. Upper-level winds from the high-pressure system in the Great Basin to the west is steering wildfire smoke from The Pacific Northwest and
  • Storms later & haze with 90’s

    Storms later & haze with 90’s
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hazy conditions with rain-free conditions are present across most of the region this morning, except for a few southward-moving showers that are dissipating with less-numerous rumbles of thunder just to the west of Highway 84 in-between near Dulce and Chama on the northern side to the northwest of Los Alamos on the southern edge. Upper-level winds from the high pressure system in The Great Basin to the west is steering wildfire smoke from The Pacific Northwest and
  • Quieter monsoon pattern through Thursday

    Quieter monsoon pattern through Thursday
    Drier air will limit monsoon storms through Thursday afternoon. Storms that do develop could still drop locally heavy rainfall, especially in the mountains.
    Quieter and warmer weather moved into New Mexico Tuesday. Fewer monsoon storms developed today, with isolated storms mainly across the mountains of northern, western, and central New Mexico, along with the Sacramento Mountains. Thankfully, there has been no flash flooding today. Storms will all end after sunset tonight.
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  • John Dodson ready to put on a good show in Japan

    John Dodson ready to put on a good show in Japan
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – BKFC flyweight champion John Dodson is out of the country, fighting under a different promotion this weekend. Dodson will face Takaki Soya in a bare-knuckle fight in Japan on Sunday. The battle is under the Rizin fight promotion. It will be the second time that Dodson has fought under the Rizin banner.
    Dodson, who has won all three of his BKFC fights by knockout, is hoping to represent well. "BKFC is actually going to be out there," said Dodson. "So, Da
  • Head Coach Tony Sanchez ready to meet expectations for NMSU football

    Head Coach Tony Sanchez ready to meet expectations for NMSU football
    LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – In his first year as head football coach at New Mexico State Tony Sanchez is ready to meet expectations for the program. "We've done a really good job of changing the culture over the last two years," said Sanchez. "I'm excited to get back in and continue to keep it going in a positive direction and fight for that third bowl game in a row, never done that before in school history."
    New Mexico State won ten games and went to a bowl game under Jerry Kill last s
  • Albuquerque police arrest suspected Lego thieves at Uptown Target

    Albuquerque police arrest suspected Lego thieves at Uptown Target
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police said they caught two shoplifters red-handed after they tried to steal Lego sets. The Albuquerque Police Department released video showing the suspects, Tehoma Patero and Lucas Chavez, at the Uptown Target last Thursday. They said they took around $700 worth of Legos without paying. Burglary suspect arrested by Albuquerque policeOfficers identified them as part of the recent tactical plan in that area. Police arrested both suspects shortly after. APD c
  • Vote shows neighborhood support for Netherwood Park playground

    Vote shows neighborhood support for Netherwood Park playground
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –It was a story KRQE News 13 brought to you about a politician calling in a favor from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to nix a public works project in her neighborhood. Now, a recent vote shows a majority of people there support it. UNM Health Sciences researching psychedelics as treatment for forms of depressionFamilies had been pushing to add a playground at Netherwood Park between Indian School and I-40. They even did a survey showing a majority of residen
  • Teen facing charges for negligent manslaughter in Portales

    Teen facing charges for negligent manslaughter in Portales
    PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Portales Police Department charged a teen with negligent manslaughter on Sunday. The department responded to a call about a gunshot victim on South Ave. E just before 10:30 p.m. Man facing vehicular homicide charges in Albuquerque will stay behind barsThey found 18-year-old Demariay Singleton inside a home, bleeding from his head. He was taken to the hospital. Police said adults and juveniles told them it was an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. Port
  • Bicyclist critically injured in apparent hit-and-run crash in Las Cruces

    Bicyclist critically injured in apparent hit-and-run crash in Las Cruces
    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A bicyclist was critically injured in what is believed to be a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday morning, July 23 in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Police Department said.
     
    Shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the corner of Amador Avenue and Motel Boulevard, in front of the TA Travel Center, after a passerby found a 59-year-old man lying on the roadway with a bicycle nearby, police said.
     
    The man was suffering from head traum
  • UNM Health Sciences researching psychedelics as treatment for forms of depression

    UNM Health Sciences researching psychedelics as treatment for forms of depression
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Psychedelics have long been known for their reality-altering effect, but could they also be an answer to mental health? That's what researchers at UNM Health Sciences like Dr. Larry Leeman are trying to find out.Story continues below
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  • Albuquerque issues health alerts for ozone levels

    Albuquerque issues health alerts for ozone levels
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is issuing health alerts for those with upper respiratory problems. The city said ozone levels are high and they've triggered health alerts.How does the City of Albuquerque handle possessions from homeless encampments?Wildfire smoke and pollutants from cars are adding to ozone levels. "We tend to have these, it's more likely when there's a smoky haze in the air and that's going to continue for at least a couple more days, so people ca
  • ABQ BioPark Family Picnic Night set for August 9

    ABQ BioPark Family Picnic Night set for August 9
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark said you can't have a picnic without crawling critters nearby so the staff is giving patrols a close-up look at its insects during its family picnic night. The Botanic Gardens will host the event on August 9 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Bugarium open until 8:30 p.m.Isotopes’ six-game homestand starts with dollar hot dogs and ends with lunch bag giveawayThere will also be discovery stations and education posts throughout the garde
  • Pedestrian bridge in Santa Fe closed after partial collapse

    Pedestrian bridge in Santa Fe closed after partial collapse
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A pedestrian bridge in Santa Fe is shut down after it partially collapsed. It is not clear what caused the problem at the bridge on Closson St. but inspectors deemed it unsafe for use on Monday. Cones and caution tape are already set up and more signage will be put up soon. New Mexicans get second chance for solar tax creditsPedestrians are being redirected to the next downstream crossing at Louis Montaño Park. The city did not say when the bridge m
  • Juvenile facing charges for double murder in Otero County

    Juvenile facing charges for double murder in Otero County
    OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A juvenile is facing murder charges for the deaths of two others in Otero County. Deputies said they found a boy and girl dead just after midnight on Tuesday near the community of Boles Acres which is nearly eight miles south of Alamogordo. A third person was shot in the hand. Legislative Finance Committee reviews solutions to address crime in the stateThe sheriff's office did not say if the third person was the suspect or another victim.
  • New Mexico Department of Transportation celebrates La Bajada construction completion

    New Mexico Department of Transportation celebrates La Bajada construction completion
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A long-running project that has been a headache for drivers between Albuquerque and Santa Fe wrapped up ahead of schedule. Tuesday, state and local officials cut the ribbon on the multi-million-dollar road construction.Story continues below
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  • 1 dead after crash near Dexter

    1 dead after crash near Dexter
    DEXTER, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a crash that killed a teenager in Dexter. Police said the crash happened on Sunday just before 7 p.m. at an intersection of Highway 285 between Dexter and Roswell. Federal judge upholds New Mexico's gun waiting period lawThey said a car driven by a 16-year-old with 18-year-old Angela Andrews as the passenger crossed the road before it was safe to do so and was hit by another car. The driver and Andrews were severely injur
  • Legislative Finance Committee reviews solutions to address crime in the state

    Legislative Finance Committee reviews solutions to address crime in the state
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new FBI report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee takes a deep dive into the crime problems in New Mexico and gives recommendations on what police, courts, and prisons need to change.  Story continues below
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  • How does the City of Albuquerque handle possessions from homeless encampments?

    How does the City of Albuquerque handle possessions from homeless encampments?
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When the city clears out a homeless camp, what happens to the belongings they find? Video showed officers and City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Department crews cleaning up a homeless encampment in January after the property owners were arrested.Story continues below
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  • Downtown Farmington designated accredited 'Main Street' program

    Downtown Farmington designated accredited 'Main Street' program
    FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Historic downtown Farmington has been designated as an accredited Main Street America Program. According to Main Street America, the program strengthens communities through the preservation of historic downtowns, neighborhoods, and commercial districts.Story continues below
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  • Downtick in monsoon storms through Thursday

    Downtick in monsoon storms through Thursday
    Drier air will limit monsoon storms through Thursday afternoon. Storms that do develop could still drop locally heavy rainfall, especially in the mountains.
    Quieter and warmer weather has moved into New Mexico Tuesday. Fewer monsoon storms have developed today, with isolated storms mainly across the mountains of northern, western, and central New Mexico, along with the Sacramento Mountains. Thankfully, there has been no flash flooding so far today. Storms will all end after sunset tonight.
    If yo
  • New Mexicans get second chance for solar tax credits

    New Mexicans get second chance for solar tax credits
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico taxpayers who missed out on solar tax credits have another chance to get in on the program. This new supplemental funding aims to help people who were denied by the New Solar Market Development Tax Credit Program between 2020 and 2023 because the program had hit its financial cap.Story continues below
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  • I-40 westbound at Carnuel closed due to semi-truck fire

    I-40 westbound at Carnuel closed due to semi-truck fire
    CARNUEL, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police said I-40 westbound at mile marker 171. That's about a mile east of Albuquerque. lt is closed due to a semi-truck fire on Tuesday.This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  • Burglary suspect arrested by Albuquerque police

    Burglary suspect arrested by Albuquerque police
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police have arrested an Albuquerque man in connection to a two-month-long crime spree. Albuquerque Police Department detectives investigated a series of burglaries at multiple businesses from May to July. In each case, the suspect got away in a black Volkswagen Jetta. Man facing vehicular homicide charges in Albuquerque will stay behind barsOfficers were able to find the car and caught Cody Montoya driving it. He was arrested over the weekend. Montoya is fac
  • Former computer programmer finds success at Verus Research as engineer

    Former computer programmer finds success at Verus Research as engineer
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Verus Research has a team of carefully selected scientists and engineers working on high-powered microwave technology, among other projects, and they will go to great lengths to cultivate and keep that talent within the borders of New Mexico.Over the past year, Artem Kuskov has found a promising career path within the walls of Verus Research. The 32-year-old engineer originally set out to become a computer programmer. "It was just not a, not a pleasant exper
  • Food banks in Mexico and New Mexico partner to cut waste

    Food banks in Mexico and New Mexico partner to cut waste
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A major food bank in New Mexico signed a deal on Tuesday morning with fellow food banks across the border in Mexico. The International Food Exchange Project is an agreement between Roadrunner Food Bank and a coalition of 58 Mexican food banks.‘We are ready’: Ruidoso Municipal Schools prepares for school year amid flash floodingWith this deal, they hope to get food out to people who need it most while cutting down on food waste. "What we've been doi
  • Federal judge upholds New Mexico's gun waiting period law

    Federal judge upholds New Mexico's gun waiting period law
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico federal judge on Monday upheld the state's law which requires a seven-day waiting period for gun purchases.The Waiting Period Act went into effect on May 15 and was immediately met with a lawsuit. The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) in coordination with the Mountain States Legal Foundation filed the lawsuit against New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General Raúl Torrez on behalf of two New Mexico residents. The lawsu

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